Alternative Nottingham 2.

 

Above: Both Nottingham Arboretum and the pubs along Mansfield Road seem far less inviting to me than they did a few years ago.

Above: On the day I collected resources for these works the Market Square was filled with people staring fixedly at their smart phones, as profuse in number as the pigeons.

Above: The coal mines, Robin Hoods Tree, Nottingham Forest, Crusaders, Raleigh bicycles, the factories. All make reference to Nottingham's past history.

All artworks copyright Ian G Craig.

Alternative Nottingham. Left Lion, Right Lion.

 

For people who actually live in Nottingham the two lions situated either side of the Council House steps are perhaps the most well know landmarks in the city. “Meet me by the left lion” was a popular phrase when arranging dates. Maybe it still is.

The old market square is now a barren, ugly site most days. Depending on your point of view.

All text, pros, poetry, photos & artwork, copyright Ian Gordon Craig.